Part-Time Gallery Assistant

  • Contract
  • London

Cell Project Space


Job Summary

6 month contract Freelance One day per week Front of House & Admin 8 hrs per day (10:00am–6:00pm) during public opening hours. Plus 25 additional guaranteed days (paid) for training, exhibition installation suport and for special events across Mon–Fri (10:00am–6:00pm)

Job Description

Cell Project Space is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Gallery Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is passionate about contemporary art and eager to gain practical experience across all aspects of gallery operations.
The role combines front-of-house responsibilities with hands-on exhibition installation and administrative support, offering valuable experience working within a small, dynamic artist-led organisation. It would suit someone who enjoys working across multiple disciplines and is keen to develop a broad range of professional skills in exhibition production, communications, visitor engagement, and gallery operations.

Job Requirements

An excellent knowledge of contemporary art an educated to degree level. Both academic and practice based applicants will be considered. A minimum of one year’s experience working within a gallery, visual arts or media arts organisation, or a professional artist’s studio is essential. Candidates must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and cloud-based systems such as Dropbox and Google Workspace.
We are looking for someone with a flexible approach who is available to work additional paid hours during busy installation periods and major events. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience or proficiency in at least one of the following areas:

Communications and digital design
Basic audio-visual presentation and equipment
Writing and exhibition interpretation
Gallery maintenance, exhibition care, and general DIY

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Part-Time Gallery Assistant
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 26 Jul 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Part-Time Gallery Assistant

Job: Part-Time Gallery Assistant

Organisation: Cell Project Space

Postcode: E2 9DA

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